Copper and Calcium Uptake in Colored Hair

    March 2010 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    K.E. Smart, Matt R. Kilburn, M. Schroeder … C.R.M. Grovenor
    Studysummary This study used nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry to locate where calcium and copper are concentrated in colored hair, finding these metals particularly in the cuticle's sulfur-rich regions.
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    1. Protective Effects of Taurine on Human Hair Follicle Grown In Vitro International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2006
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